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The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, has described the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as a God chosen leader for this generation.

According to a statement in Osogbo on Wednesday by the Media Aide to the Ooni, Mr. Moses Olafare, Aromolaran said this when he paid a visit to Oba Ogunwusi at his palace in Ile Ife.

Oba Aromolaran, who said he came to the Ooni for the first time, stated that his visit was to invite Oba Ogunwusi to his 80th birthday coming up in October.

While referring to Oba Ogunwusi as an uncommonly revered monarch, who all true sons and daughters of Yoruba extraction should hold in high esteem and support, Oba Aromolaran stated that Ile-Ife remained the ancentra​l home of the Ijesa people and the entire Yoruba race.

He said, “I am so happy to pay the Oonirisa a visit for the first time since he mounted this sacred throne of our father, Oduduwa. I see Your Majesty as God’s chosen for this generation because your message of ‘peace and unity” that you preach around the world is what is needed at this time in Yorubaland.

“I’m here to personally invite the Arole Oodua to my 80th birthday coming up in October.

“This is the first time I would be celebrating my birthday on earth; and I see that I cannot do such without informing the Ooni of Ife and the entire people of Ile-Ife who are my direct siblings because this place is the ancestral​ home of all the Ijesa people and Yoruba as a whole.”

Ooni Ogunwusi expressed gratitude to God for sparing the life of Oba Aromolaran while assuring him and his people of his support and physical presence at the ceremony.

He said, “Kabiyesi, you will recall that I have visited you twice at your palace in Ilesa since I was enthroned as the Ooni of Ife less than two years ago. Thank you so much for this honour, this place undoubtedly belongs to you and all other descendants of Oduduwa as we, Ife people, are just the ones keeping the home for everyone.”

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The Owa–Obokun of Ijesaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, has described the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, as an uncommonly revered monarch who should be held in high esteem by true sons and daughters of Yoruba extraction.

Oba Aromolaran who is the Paramount ruler of Ijesaland stated this on Tuesday evening in Ile-Ife during a historic courtesy visit to the African foremost monarch at his sprawling palace called ILE-OODUA.

The Owa who came with a large retinue of monarchs from Ijesaland, chiefs and prominent Ijesa sons and daughters said, “I am so happy to pay the Oonirisa a visit for the first time since he mounted this sacred throne of our father Oduduwa”

“I see Your Majesty as God’s chosen for this generation because your programme of ‘peace and unity” that you preach around the world is what is needed at this time in Yorubaland.”

He futher explained​ that he had visited the Ooni to personally invite him to his forthcoming 80th birthday ceremony holding later in the month of October 2017 at Ilesa.

“I’m here to personally invite the Arole Oodua to my 80th birthday coming later this month of October.”

“This is the first time I would be celebrating my birthday on earth; and I see that I cannot do such without informing the Ooni of Ife and the entire people of Ile-Ife who are my direct siblings because this place is the ancestral​ home of all the Ijesa people and Yoruba as a whole”.

“After deliberations at home with my children, the Obas, chiefs, and prominent Ijesa children at home and in the diaspora; it was unanimously decided that Ooni of Ife and Alaafin of Oyo should be the Royal Fathers of the day. That is why I had to come and personally invite Oonirisa to the event as I cannot send the invite to the Ooni through a representative, “Oba Aromolaran said.

He concluded with a pledge to join the Ooni in his peace movement and always be part of any event being put together to celebrate the sacred throne of Oduduwa.

In his remarks, Ooni Ogunwusi appreciated God for sparing the life of Oba Adekunle Aromolaran to be witnessing 80 years of age and acknowledged God for giving the royal father sound health and long life on the throne. He however assured Oba Aromolaran and his people of his physical presence at the occasion as invited.

“Kabiyesi, you will recall that I have visited you twice at your palace in Ilesa since I was enthroned as the Ooni of Ife less than two years ago.

“Thank you so much for this honour, this place undoubtedly belongs to you and all other descendants of Oduduwa as we Ife people are just the ones keeping home for everyone.

“Though, you are now 80 years old, but you look boyish dancing with all your might. I pray to God to grant you more years on the throne with good health,” Ooni said.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday visited the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, in continuation of his bridge building efforts among the traditional rulers in Yorubaland.

The Ooni, who was in company with the Oludo of Ido Osun, Oba Aderemi Adedapo and other monarchs arrived at the Owa’s Palace at around 1:15 for the historic visit.

The visit came just about a year when Oba Aromolaran clashed with one of the aides of the Ooni over the chairmanship position of the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers.

Although Oba Ogunwusi, who was not at the venue of the meeting held in February 2016, paid an unscheduled visit to the Owa on the same day to settle the rift, he had yet to pay a formal visit to Oba Aromolaran since then.

Some Ijesa Chiefs and Obas were also present to welcome the Ooni during the Monday visit, which cemented the relationship between the two prominent Obas in the state and entire Yorubaland.

Oba Aromolaran said he was happy with the visit, saying it further showed that there was no more ‘war’ between them.

The Ooni also expressed gratitude to Oba Aromolaran for receiving him with all his Chiefs. He said this showed that there was now unity among them.

He called on Yoruba monarchs to unite and work together for the development of the race.